Manager Industrial Systems Engineering I

Northrop Grumman

110d • $112,600 - $169,000

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Operations and Industrial Engineering Manager 1 at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman’s ATL microelectronics facility is a unique high-mix production environment supporting semiconductor devices, RF/microwave assemblies, and advanced microelectronics packaging. Our engineering and operations teams provide cutting-edge process development and manufacturing excellence in support of programs across avionics, space and defense systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, microelectronics, or semiconductor production environment.
• Prior management or leadership experience (team lead, project lead, organization lead, etc.)
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, statistical process control (SPC), and data analytics methods.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining capacity models, production forecasting, and demand analysis tools to support strategic planning.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related technical disciplines.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage change, implement process improvements, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with factory modeling, capacity planning, and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with microelectronics, semiconductor processes, or advanced packaging.
• Experience in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Industrial Engineers and tactical Operations Engineers.
• Drive factory performance improvements in cost, schedule, and quality using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision making.
• Implement and maintain capacity models, production forecasting, and demand analysis tools to support strategic planning.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and program teams to optimize workflows, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput.
• Oversee tactical operations support including constraint management, WIP control, and manufacturing floor decision-making.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while encouraging professional development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, ethics, and operational excellence goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree